Alfred Edwin Johnson

Alfred Edwin Johnson, 105 died at his home in La Grande on May 8th, 2020.

A graveside service and dedication of the grave will be held on Monday, May 18th at the Hillcrest Cemetery.  A memorial service for he and his wife Virginia will be announced later at the LDS Stake Center on Gekeler Lane.  Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels-Knopp Funeral and Cremation Center.

Al was born March 3rd, 1915 in Emmett, Idaho to Lorenzo and Clara Viola (Gilbert) Johnson.  In December 24th 1941 he was married to Virginia Anderson in Union.

He worked in mills before he met his wife in Union.  They were married by her father.  He then went to watch making school.  In 1942 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served until 1945. He was very proud, rightfully so, of his military service. After his honorable discharge as a Buck Sergeant Al became a watchmaker and then a cobbler at the family business, Andersons Shoe and Leather Goods, which is still operated by his son Keith.  After he retired he worked for the U.S. Forest Service in the warehouse, and various other jobs around the valley.

Al was a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He enjoyed family and gardening.

Surviving relatives include children, Keith of La Grande, Paul and Janet of St. George, UT, Russell and Kristy of Salem; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 79 years, Virginia, Just last month; 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Online condolences may be made at www.danielsknopp.com.

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Hillcrest Cemetery
12th Street West Side
La Grande, OREGON 97850